Installing Your Mohawk Ceramic Tile

Step 6: Grouting Joints

Now that your Mohawk Ceramic Tile is in place and has had 24 hours to set, your last step is to “grout” or fill the joints and consolidate your floor into one mass.

After carefully reading and following all instructions and precautions on the grout package, make only enough to use in a 30 minute period. As you remove the tile spacers and spread grout on the tile surface, use a rubber grout float or a squeegee to force it down into the joints.

Tilt the float at a 45-degree angle and with the edge of the float, remove the excess grout from the surface immediately. Now tilt the float at a 90-degree angle and scrape it diagonally across the tiles.

Once you’ve let the grout set slightly for around 15-20 minutes, use a damp sponge to clean any residue from the surface and smooth the grout joints.

Make sure to rinse your sponge frequently and change the water when needed.

Polish with a soft cloth when the grout has dried and haze forms on the tile surface, and rinse again with sponge and clean water if necessary. Give your newly grouted floor 72 hours before any heavy use and at least three weeks before applying sealers or polishes.

Take a deep breath and let out sigh of relief; you have just completed your floor with Mohawk Ceramic Tile.

Step 1: Surface Preparation

Step 2: Layout

Step 3: Applying Adhesive

Step 4: Cutting Tile

Step 5: Setting Tile

Step 6: Grouting Joints